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Thank you for the advice, I’m glad that he no longer has to suffer the pain.

He was being kept outside until it got to around 60 and I immediately brought him in. He was doing great until yesterday afternoon.

Sadly, he didn’t make it more than an hour after my post. I’m sad he didn’t make it past 2 1/2 years old but I gave him a proper burial in his favorite spot in my garden. I’m still unsure what caused him to develop pneumonia soo fast but I hope this doesn’t happen to my younger tortoise.

hello everyone, My 2 year old tortoise named Shellk was very active. We had our vet checkup 3 days ago and he was in the best condition he could be. Today he started acting in a very unusual manner. He had constant mucus coming out and was acting like he couldn’t breathe. Eventually I saw a tiny...

Also I’ve noticed a bit of ants around the tank. Will they be harmful to him?

The other day I brought him inside because he would never come out of the back corner and I wanted him to eat so I put him in his old tank for a day and he seemed normal. Now I know why so thanks!

Thanks! I will change the water bowl to a more suitable one. What temp would be considered overheating and what should I do if it is?

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Hi everyone, I recently constructed this habitat for my 2 year old sulcata tortoise. It has a net on the lid and plexiglass on the front. It also has 2 shaded areas, his old log, a food bowl, a small garden, and a water bowl. I wasn’t sure if a basking lamp is necessary because it’s already...

Almost a month later and she is doing so much better! Thanks for the help everyone!

Lol, I’ve been a tort owner for 2 years now and recently got a new one. I found this site and it’s helped me a lot in what I need to do better!

Thanks! My sister got to name her so I cant unless she happens to be a boy then I get to name her :)

Hi y’all! I’m somewhat new to this forum. I own 2 Sulcata torts. One of them is 2 years old and the other is almost 3 months old. This site has already helped me out a bunch on how to better care for my tortoises This is the 2 year old named Shellk This is the 3 month old named Shelly (I...

Lettuce mostly, occasionally spinach and kale

Yes, she has been eating pellets which I’ve been giving her but she never touches her lettuce